Update Friday, May 14: All WCLS library buildings are open. Masks are required for unvaccinated patrons. Library staff will continue to wear masks. Check www.wcls.org/info for hours, services and entry requirements. Curbside pickup is available. For more information about this update, read our news release here.
To ensure the health of our community, we are following Gov. Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington plan and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Whatcom County Health Department. Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) buildings are now open to the public, with modified services and limited in-person hours.
Get up-to-date information about the COVID-19 VACCINE at the Whatcom County Department of Health and the Washington State Department of Health
CURRENT LIBRARY SERVICES
IN-PERSON SERVICES: All library buildings are open. Come inside to browse, check out books and magazines, pick up a movie on DVD or some music CDs, use library computers and printers, and ask staff for reference assistance. (No-contact services are also available.)
DIGITAL SERVICES: Explore eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and music, databases, and more at wcls.org/digital-content.
CURBSIDE PICKUP: Reserve materials and pick them up curbside. Don’t know what you want? Call us. We’ll put together a bag of books, DVDs, and more based on your interests. Please allow 24 hours for fulfillment. Find out more here.
NEW: Schedule your curbside pickup appointment online through our Scheduler page at wcls.org/pickup
PRINTING: Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pickup.
WIFI AND LAPTOPS: We offer free WiFi, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.
ONLINE EVENTS: You can find lots to do on our events calendar, wcls.org/happenings.
LIBRARY OPEN HOURS
(UPDATED MAY 3, 2021)
| Branch | Day and Time | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine | Mon-Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM - - - | 360-305-3637 |
| Deming | Mon-Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM - | 360-592-2422 |
| Everson | Mon-Fri 1:00 PM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM - | 360-966-5100 |
| Ferndale | Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-384-3647 |
| Island | Tues 1:00 PM-7:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM - - - - | 360-758-7145 |
| Lynden | Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-354-4883 |
| N. Fork | Tues-Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM - - | 360-599-2020 |
| NW Drive Library Express | - - - | 360-305-3600 |
| Pt. Roberts | Tues 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wed & Sat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - - - | 360-945-6545 |
| S. Whatcom | Tues-Wed 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thurs-Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM - - - | 360-305-3632 |
| Sumas | Mon 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM - - - - | 360-988-2501 |
| Mobile Svcs Bkmobile | Glenhaven: Mon-3:00 – 7:00 pm Birch Bay: Wed-3:00 – 7:00 pm Wickersham: Thurs-3:00 – 5:00 pm Lake Samish: Thurs-5:30 – 7:00 pm | 360-305-3599 |
WCLS NEWS
- WCLS updates requirements in response to CDC announcement May 14, 2021
- WCLS buildings reopen March 1 February 24, 2021
- WCLS closes library buildings November 23, 2020
- WCLS responds to Gov. Jay Inslee’s modified opening plan October 7, 2020
- WCLS offers curbside pickup and other library services for patrons during building closures August 4, 2020
- Online initiative gathers multimedia impressions of local life during COVID-19 June 8, 2020
- WCLS prepares for phased return to service June 3, 2020
- UPDATE 4/5/2020: WCLS closes branches to mitigate COVID-19 spread March 13, 2020
- UPDATE 3/10/2020 COVID-19 information and resources, library event cancellations March 6, 2020
CURBSIDE HOLDS PICK UP SCHEDULES
| Branch | Day and Time | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine | Mon-Thur: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-305-3637 |
| Deming | Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-592-2422 |
| Everson | Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-966-5100 |
| Ferndale | Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-384-3647 |
| Island | Mon: No Holds Pickup Tues: 1:00 PM-7:00 PM Wed: No Holds Pickup Thurs: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Fri: No Holds Pickup Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-758-7145 |
| Lynden | Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-354-4883 |
| N. Fork | Mon: No Holds Pickup Tues-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-599-2020 |
| NW Drive | Library Express access (scan library card to enter) Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM | 360-305-3600 |
| Pt. Roberts | Library Express access Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM Curbside Pickup Hours: Tues 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wed & Sat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 360-945-6545 |
| S. Whatcom | Mon: No Holds Pickup Tues-Wed: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thurs-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-305-3632 |
| Sumas | Mon: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Tues: No Holds Pickup Wed: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Thurs: No Holds Pickup Fri: No Holds Pickup Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-988-2501 |
| Mobile Svcs Bkmobile | Glenhaven: Mon-3:00 – 7:00 pm Birch Bay: Wed-3:00 – 7:00 pm Wickersham: Thurs-3:00 – 5:00 pm Lake Samish: Thurs-5:30 – 7:00 pm | 360-305-3599 |
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